NEETPhysicsWork, Power and Energy
An electron and a proton are detected in a cosmic ray experiment, the first with kinetic energy 10 keV, and the second with 100 keV. Which is faster, the electron or the proton ? Obtain the ratio of their speeds. (electron mass = 9.11×10-31 kg, proton mass = 1.67×10–27 kg, 1 eV = 1.60 ×10–19 J).
Options
- A12.65
- B13.54
- C14.55
- D17.97
Correct answer
B. 13.54
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) 13.54